trường kiếm
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕɨəŋ˨˩ kiəm˧˦]Huế [ʈɨəŋ˦˩ kiəm˦˧˥]Saigon [ʈɨəŋ˨˩ kim˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
trường kiếm means longsword.
Chinese characters: 長劍 Classifier: thanh — e.g. một thanh trường kiếm (one longsword)
Meanings of trường kiếm in English
Noun
- longsword
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 長劍.
Frequently asked questions
What does trường kiếm mean in English?
trường kiếm (noun) means "longsword".
How do you pronounce trường kiếm?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕɨəŋ˨˩ kiəm˧˦]; Saigon [ʈɨəŋ˨˩ kim˦˥]. Tones: trường — falling tone (huyền), kiếm — rising tone (sắc).
Is trường kiếm a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. trường kiếm is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 長劍.
What classifier is used with trường kiếm?
Common classifiers: thanh — for example "một thanh trường kiếm" (one longsword).